RSPCA Pet Insurance Review

How does RSPCA's pet insurance stack up? Here's the verdict.

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RSPCA Pet Insurance

Key takeaways

  • RSPCA pet insurance can cover up to $20,000 of your vet bills each year.
  • It features a $0 excess.

Pros

  • No excess to pay, unlike with many other insurers.
  • It comes with an annual limit of $20,000 – the standard among most insurers on Finder is $15,000.

Cons

  • Its $20,000 annual benefit isn't quite market-leading. A handful of insurers including Petsy, Knose and Everyday offer more.
  • It pays 80% which is standard, though some insurers will pay you more.

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$11,000
$1,200
80%
Get 1 month free for the first year of new policies. T&Cs apply.
RSPCA's second most comprehensive policy. For extra protection, you can add on Routine Care Cover.
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$20,000
No sub-limit
80%
Get 1 month free for the first year of new policies. T&Cs apply.
Comprehensive cover for your pet, including the option of routine care.
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$11,000
$2,000
60%
Get 1 month free for the first year of new policies. T&Cs apply.
Covers your vet bills when your cat or dog suffers an accidental injury or illness.
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$11,000
$1,000
75%
Get 1 month free for the first year of new policies. T&Cs apply.
Covers your pet for a range of accidents and illnesses.
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What do Australians think of RSPCA pet insurance brand?

  • 4.39/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction - higher than the average of 4.15, and this was the highest score in the category
  • 4.74/5 for Trust - higher than the average of 4.39, and this was the highest score in the category
  • 4.4/5 for Customer Service - higher than the average of 4.16, and this was the highest score in the category

Based on RSPCA pet insurance brand scores in Finder's 2024 & 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

RSPCA pet insurance costs

To help give you an idea about costs for RSPCA pet insurance, we gathered quotes for a few of Australia's favourite dog breeds. Just remember, prices are going to change based on things like your own dog's breed, age and your address, so it's always worth comparing policies and getting a few quotes.

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$1,662.52
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$1,909.90
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RSPCA's second most comprehensive policy. For extra protection, you can add on Routine Care Cover.
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$1,860.18
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$2,127.01
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$828.30
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$1,531.95
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Prices will differ based on a few criteria, including:
  • The gender, breed and age of your pet
  • The level of cover you choose
  • Your excess
  • Your location
  • If your pet is desexed.
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"Pet insurance is very expensive (I'm paying $152.07/month for my 2-year-old French bulldog) but there are always special offers so it's worth comparing your options every year or so. When I signed up there was a discount for the first year, so I was paying $118.60/month, but it has since gone up and it was time to compare my options. I like how there is no excess with RSPCA, which is one of the most important things I compared in my research. The "economy cover" doesn't cover everything so it's important to check the fine print and make sure you're comfortable with what it does and does not include. For example, I didn't realise it didn't include desexing and I was out of pocket for this procedure."

Michelle Hutchison
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What does RSPCA pet insurance cover?

Here's what's included with RSPCA pet insurance.

Accidental injuries

Like all insurers, RSPCA covers accidental injuries. It'll pay you 80% of vet bills if your pet is involved in an injury such as:

  • A motor vehicle incident
  • A burn or electrocution
  • An allergic reaction to an insect bite, excluding flea and tick bites

Illnesses

Some RSPCA policies cover illnesses. They can pay 80% of eligible vet bills for illnesses such as:

Routine care

Routine care is an optional benefit with RSPCA. This means you need to pay extra for it if you want it included. It can help pay the costs of the following:

  • Desexing
  • Microchipping
  • Heartworm control
  • Teeth cleaning
  • Vaccinations
  • Health checks
  • Flee/tick/worm control
  • Training

RSPCA frequently asked questions

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Gary Ross Hunter has over 6 years of expertise writing about insurance, including life, health, home, and car insurance. Having reviewed hundreds of product disclosure statements and published over 800 articles, he loves simplifying complex insurance topics for everyday readers. Gary has contributed to major outlets like Yahoo Finance, The Sydney Morning Herald, and news.com.au, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature from the University of Glasgow, along with a Tier 2 General Advice certification, ensuring his work adheres to ASIC’s RG146 standards. See full bio

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    ShellyNovember 10, 2018

    How much is it for my dogs to get their teeth cleaned. Is it covered with this policy and what is the outlay for me. Thank you

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      JoelNovember 10, 2018

      Hi Shelly,

      Thanks for leaving a question on finder.

      If you’d like to take out an increased level of cover for your furry friend, the routine care option may offer the protection you desire. Designed to promote responsible pet ownership, this benefit is designed to help you cover the cost of routine preventative healthcare treatments for your pet. This includes:

      – $15 a year for heartworm test or blood screen
      – FeLV/FIV test or urinalysis – $15 a year
      – a $50 annual benefit for one of the following routine treatments: desexing, microchipping, preventative heartworm medication, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, dewclaw removal, council registration fees, prescription diets, alternative therapies, health checks.

      Please send me a message if you need anything else. :)

      Cheers,
      Joel

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    RobertJuly 30, 2017

    I have economy RSPCA cover, does it cover prescription medication? It pays 75% accident illness.

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      RenchJuly 31, 2017Finder

      Hi Robert,

      Thanks for reaching out to us. Please note that we are not affiliated with RSPCA Pet Insurance or any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.

      Yes, all plans with RSPCA Pet Insurance cover medicine and drugs. The only exclusion are medications that is not approved or listed by the APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medication Authority).

      Cheers,
      Rench

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    debbielgSeptember 18, 2016

    Could you give me some monthly quotes on an insurance package for my 8 year old long haired domestic cat?
    Thanks
    Debbie

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      RichardSeptember 20, 2016Finder

      Hi Debbie,

      Thanks for your question. Finder is a comparison service and RSPCA is not part of the panel of pet insurance brands we have access to.

      If you would like to compare the products from the brands in our panel, you can do so by heading to our pet insurance home page.

      All the best,
      Richard

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    paulAugust 6, 2016

    i got a small dog call king charles but has anal gland want best insurance

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      RichardAugust 9, 2016Finder

      Hi Paul,

      Thanks for getting in touch. If you would like to review the cover options available from the pet insurance brands in our panel, please head over to our pet insurance homepage.

      All the best,
      Richard

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    BillJuly 7, 2016

    Do the premiums increase with each year as/because the dog ages?
    How long does it take for reimbursement?
    Cheers Bill

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      RichardJuly 8, 2016Finder

      Hi Bill,

      Thanks for your question.

      Your premiums will be set at the outset of the policy, and stated on your Certificate of Insurance. For information about the claims process, you should consult page 25 of the RSPCA Pet Insurance’s policy disclosure statement (PDS).

      I hope this was helpful,
      Richard

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